The first domino fell in the Bay Area, with the Golden State Warriors deciding to play without fans on Thursday, and now the NBA should take drastic measures for a situation it didn’t create but must play a part in managing.
Shutting down arenas from fans and non-essential personnel is a step, but the league would be wise to shut down operations until there’s a handle on COVID-19.
It’s OK to say, “We don’t know,” when it comes to how the coronavirus will affect patrons, players or even media members congregating for NBA games.